L32 Flashcards
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infantry
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[‘infəntri] n. 步兵；步兵团
Noun.1 a : soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot b : a branch of an army composed of these soldiers
2 : an infantry regiment or division
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infatuate
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[in’fætjueit] vt. 使糊涂；使冲昏头脑；使迷恋
n. 热恋者；迷恋者
adj. 着迷的
[ 过去式infatuated 过去分词infatuated 现在分词infatuating ]
Adj.: being in an infatuated state or condition
vt.1 : to cause to be foolish : deprive of sound judgment
2 : to inspire with a foolish or extravagant love or admiration
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infelicitous
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[,infi’lisitəs] adj. 不幸的；不适当的；不吉利的
Adj.: not felicitous: as a : not appropriate or well-timed an infelicitous remark b : AWKWARD, UNFORTUNATE an infelicitous moment
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infelicity
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[,infi’lisiti] n. 不幸；不适当；不吉利（复数infelicities）
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being infelicitous
2 : something (as a word or phrase) that is infelicitous minor infelicities
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infernal
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[in’fə:nəl] adj. 地狱的；恶魔的；可憎的
Adj.1 : of or relating to a nether world of the dead
2 a : of or relating to hell b : HELLISH, DIABOLICAL
3 : DAMNABLE an infernal nuisance
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inflame
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[in’fleim] vt. 激怒；使燃烧；使发炎
vi. 燃烧；发炎；激动
Transitive verb
1 a : to excite to excessive or uncontrollable action or feeling; especially : to make angry b : to make more heated or violent : INTENSIFY insults served only to inflame the feud
2 : to set on fire : KINDLE
3 : to cause to redden or grow hot from anger or excitement a face inflamed with passion
4 : to cause inflammation in (bodily tissue)
intransitive verb
1 : to burst into flame
2 : to become excited or angered
3 : to become affected with inflammation
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inflammation
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[,inflə’meiʃən] n. 炎症；发炎；燃烧；发火
Noun.1 : a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
2 : the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
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influx
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[‘inflʌks] n. 流入；汇集；河流的汇集处
Noun.: a coming in an influx of tourists
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informed
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[in’fɔ:md] adj. 消息灵通的；见多识广的
v. 通知；使了解；提供资料（inform的过去分词）
Adj.1 a : having information informed sources informed observers b : based on possession of information an informed opinion
2 : EDUCATED, KNOWLEDGEABLE what the informed person should know
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informer
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[in’fɔ:mə] n. 告密者；通知者；控告人
Noun.1 : one that imparts knowledge or news
2 : one that informs against another; specifically : one who makes a practice especially for a financial reward of informing against others for violations of penal laws
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infraction
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[in’frækʃən] n. 违反
Noun.: the act of infringing : VIOLATION
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infringe
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[in’frindʒ] vt. 侵犯；违反；破坏
vi. 侵犯；侵害
Transitive verb
1 : to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another infringe a patent
2 obsolete : DEFEAT, FRUSTRATE
intransitive verb : ENCROACH ? used with on or upon infringe on our rights
synonyms see TRESPASS
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ingestion
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[in’dʒestʃən] n. 摄取；吸收；咽下
Noun.1 : the taking of material (as food) into the digestive system
2 : the taking of air, gas, or liquid into an engine
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ingratiate
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[in’ɡreiʃieit] vt. 使迎合；使讨好；使逢迎
vt.: to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort ? usually used with with ingratiate themselves with the community leaders ?William Attwood
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ingress
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[‘inɡres] n. 进入；入口；准许进入；入境
Noun.1 : the act of entering : ENTRANCE the seal prevents ingress of moisture
2 : the power or liberty of entrance or access an area with restricted ingress
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inhale
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[in'heil] vt. 吸入；猛吃猛喝 vi. 吸气 Transitive verb 1 : to draw in by breathing 2 : to take in eagerly or greedily *inhaled about four meals at once ?Ring Lardner* intransitive verb : to breathe in
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inherit
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[in’herit] vt. 继承；遗传而得
vi. 成为继承人
Transitive verb
1 : to come into possession of or receive especially as a right or divine portion and every one who has left houses or brothers or sistersTfor my name’s sake, will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life ?Matthew 19:29 (Revised Standard Version)
2 a : to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law at the ancestor’s death b : to receive as a devise or legacy
3 : to receive from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission inherit a defective enzyme
4 : to have in turn or receive as if from an ancestor inherited the problem from his predecessor
intransitive verb : to take or hold a possession or rights by inheritance
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iniquity
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[i’nikwəti] n. 邪恶；不公正
Noun.1 : gross injustice : WICKEDNESS
2 : a wicked act or thing : SIN
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inkling
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[‘iŋkliŋ] n. 暗示；略知；模糊概念
v. 暗示 （inkle的ing形式）；[英国方言]略知；低声说出
Noun.1 : a slight indication or suggestion : HINT, CLUE there was no pathno inkling even of a track ?New Yorker*
2 : a slight knowledge or vague notion had not the faintest inkling of what it was all about ?H. W. Carter
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inmate
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[‘inmeit] n. 居民；同住者
Noun. : any of a group occupying a single place of residence; especially : a person confined (as in a prison or hospital)
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innuendo
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[,inju:’endəu] n. 暗讽，讽刺；影射
vt. 暗示，旁敲侧击地表达
vi. 影射；说讽刺话
Noun.1 a : an oblique allusion : HINT, INSINUATION; especially : a veiled or equivocal reflection on character or reputation b : the use of such allusions resorting to innuendo
2 : a parenthetical explanation introduced into the text of a legal document
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inoculate
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[i’nɔkjuleit] vt. [医]接种；[植]嫁接；灌输
vt.1 a : to introduce a microorganism into inoculate mice with anthrax beans inoculated with nitrogen-fixing bacteria b : to introduce (as a microorganism) into a suitable situation for growth c : to introduce immunologically active material (as an antibody or antigen) into especially in order to treat or prevent a disease inoculate children against diphtheria
2 : to introduce something into the mind of
3 : to protect as if by inoculation
synonyms see INFUSE
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inroad
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[‘inrəud] n. 侵袭，袭击；减少
Noun.1 : a sudden hostile incursion : RAID
2 : an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something ? usually used in plural
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insane
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[in’sein] adj. 疯狂的；精神病的；极愚蠢的
Adj.1 : mentally disordered : exhibiting insanity
2 : used by, typical of, or intended for insane persons an insane asylum
3 : ABSURD an insane scheme for making money
4 : EXTREME 1
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insanity
[in'sænəti] n. 疯狂；精神错乱；精神病；愚顽
Noun.1 : a deranged state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder (as schizophrenia)
2 : such unsoundness of mind or lack of understanding as prevents one from having the mental capacity required by law to enter into a particular relationship, status, or transaction or as removes one from criminal or civil responsibility
3 a : extreme folly or unreasonableness b : something utterly foolish or unreasonable
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inscribe
[in'skraib] vt. 题写；题献；铭记；雕
vt.1 a : to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record b : to enter on a list : ENROLL
2 a : to write, engrave, or print characters upon b : to autograph or address (a book) as a gift
3 : to dedicate to someone
4 : to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible *a regular polygon inscribed in a circle*
5 British : to register the name of the holder of (a security)
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inscrutable
[in'skru:təbl] adj. 神秘的；不可理解的；不能预测的；不可思议的
| Adj.: not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : MYSTERIOUS *an inscrutable smile* *inscrutable motives*
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insignia
[in'siɡniə] n. 记号，标志；徽章；荣誉
Noun.1 : a badge of authority or honor
2 : a distinguishing mark or sign
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insolence
['insələns] n. 傲慢；傲慢无礼的行为
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being insolent
2 : an instance of insolent conduct or treatment
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insolvency
[in'sɔlvensi] n. 破产，无力偿还；倒闭
| Noun.: the fact or state of being insolvent : inability to pay debts
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insouciance
[ɪn'susɪəns] n. 无忧无虑；漫不经心；满不在乎
| Noun.: lighthearted unconcern : NONCHALANCE
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insouciant
[in'su:sjənt] adj. 漫不经心的，漠不关心的；无忧无虑的
| Adj.: exhibiting or characterized by insouciance *an insouciant manner* *a gay insouciant person*
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inspiration
[,inspə'reiʃən] n. 灵感；鼓舞；吸气；妙计
Noun.1 a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions
2 : the act of drawing in; specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs
3 a : the quality or state of being inspired b : something that is inspired *a scheme that was pure inspiration*
4 : an inspiring agent or influence
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inspired
adj. 有灵感的；有创见的
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inspissate
[ɪn'spɪseɪt] vt. 使浓缩；使气氛沉重
vi. 浓缩
vt. : to make thick or thicker
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install
[in'stɔ:l] vt. 安装；任命；安顿
vt.1 a : to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat b : to induct into an office, rank, or order *installed the new president*
2 : to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status *installing herself in front of the fireplace*
3 : to set up for use or service *had an exhaust fan installed in the kitchen* *install software*
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instate
[in'steit] vt. 任命
vt.1 obsolete a : INVEST, ENDOW b : BESTOW, CONFER
2 : to set or establish in a rank or office : INSTALL
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instill
[in'stil] vt. 徐徐滴入；逐渐灌输
vt.1 : to cause to enter drop by drop *instill medication into the infected eye*
2 : to impart gradually *instilling a love of learning in children*
synonyms see IMPLANT
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insufficient
[,insə'fiʃənt] adj. 不足的，不充足的
n. 不足
Adj.: not sufficient : INADEQUATE *insufficient funds*; especially : lacking adequate power, capacity, or competence *insufficient bandwidth*
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insuperable
[ɪn'suːp(ə)rəb(ə)l; ɪn'sjuː] adj. 不能克服的；无敌的
| Adj.: incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved *insuperable difficulties*
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insurrection
[,ɪnsə'rekʃ(ə)n] n. 暴动；叛乱
Noun.: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
synonyms see REBELLION
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intangibility
[in,tænkʒə'biləti] n. 无形；不能把握；不确定
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being intangible *there is a certain intangibility about this problem*
2 : something that is intangible : an intangible element *fond of the pretty intangibilities of romance?Hugh Miller b. 1891*
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integral
['intiɡrəl] adj. [数学]积分的；完整的，整体的
n. [数学]积分；部分；完整
Adj.1 a : essential to completeness : CONSTITUENT *an integral part of the curriculum* b (1) : being, containing, or relating to one or more mathematical integers (2) : relating to or concerned with mathematical integrals or integration c : formed as a unit with another part *a seat with integral headrest*
2 : composed of integral parts
3 : lacking nothing essential : ENTIRE
Noun.: the result of a mathematical integration ? compare DEFINITE INTEGRAL, INDEFINITE INTEGRAL
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integrity
[in'teɡrəti] n. 完整；正直；诚实；廉正
Noun.1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : INCORRUPTIBILITY
2 : an unimpaired condition : SOUNDNESS
3 : the quality or state of being complete or undivided : COMPLETENESS
synonyms see HONESTY
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intensify
[in'tensifai] vi. 增强，强化；变激烈
vt. 使加强，使强化；使变激烈
Transitive verb
1 : to make intense or more intensive : STRENGTHEN
2 a : to increase the density and contrast of (a photographic image) by chemical treatment b : to make more acute : SHARPEN
intransitive verb : to become intense or more intensive : grow stronger or more acute
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inter
[in'tə:] vt. 埋；葬
| vt.: to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
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intercede
[,intə'si:d] vi. 调解，调停；求情，说项
vi. : to intervene between parties with a view to reconciling differences : MEDIATE
synonyms see INTERPOSE
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intercept
[,intə'sept] vt. 拦截；截断；窃听
n. 拦截；[数]截距；截获的情报
vt.1 obsolete : PREVENT, HINDER
2 a : to stop, seize, or interrupt in progress or course or before arrival b : to receive (a communication or signal directed elsewhere) usually secretly
3 obsolete : to interrupt communication or connection with
4 : to include (part of a curve, surface, or solid) between two points, curves, or surfaces *the part of a circumference intercepted between two radii*
5 a : to gain possession of (an opponent's pass) b : to intercept a pass thrown by (an opponent)
Noun.1 : the distance from the origin to a point where a graph crosses a coordinate axis
2 : INTERCEPTION; especially : the interception of a missile by an interceptor or of a target by a missile
3 : a message, code, or signal that is intercepted (as by monitoring radio communications)
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interdisciplinary
[,ɪntɚ'dɪsəplɪnɛri] adj. 各学科间的
| Adj.: involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines
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interference
[,intə'fiərəns] n. 干扰，冲突；干涉
Noun.1 a : the act or process of interfering b : something that interferes : OBSTRUCTION
2 : the mutual effect on meeting of two wave trains (as of light or sound) that constitutes alternating areas of increased and decreased amplitude (as light and dark lines or louder and softer sound)
3 a : the legal blocking of an opponent in football to make way for the ballcarrier b : the illegal hindering of an opponent in sports
4 : partial or complete inhibition or sometimes facilitation of other genetic crossovers in the vicinity of a chromosomal locus where a preceding crossover has occurred
5 a : confusion of a received radio signal due to the presence of noise (as atmospherics) or signals from two or more transmitters on a single frequency b : something that produces such confusion
6 : the disturbing effect of new learning on the performance of previously learned behavior with which it is inconsistent
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interjection
[,intə'dʒekʃən] n. 感叹词；插入语；突然的发声
Noun.1 a : the act of uttering exclamations : EJACULATION b : the act of putting in between : INTERPOSITION
2 : an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: as a : a word or phrase used in exclamation (as Heavens! Dear me!) b : a cry or inarticulate utterance (as Alas! ouch! phooey! ugh!) expressing an emotion
3 : something that is interjected or that interrupts
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interlace
[,intə'leis] vt. 使交错；使交织
vi. 交织；交错
Transitive verb
1 : to unite by or as if by lacing together : INTERWEAVE
2 : to vary by alternation or intermixture : INTERSPERSE *narrative interlaced with anecdotes*
intransitive verb : to cross one another as if woven together : INTERTWINE
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interlard
[ɪntə'lɑːd] vt. 使混杂；混入
| vt. : to vary by intermixture : INTERSPERSE, INTERLACE
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interlock
[,intə'lɔk, 'intəlɔk] v. 互锁；连锁
Intransitive verb : to become locked together or interconnected
transitive verb
1 : to lock together : UNITE
2 : to connect so that the motion or operation of any part is constrained by another
Noun.1 : the quality, state, sense, or an instance of being interlocked
2 : an arrangement in which the operation of one part or mechanism automatically brings about or prevents the operation of another *a safety interlock*
3 a : a stretchable fabric made on a circular knitting machine and consisting of two ribbed fabrics joined by interlocking b : a garment made of interlock
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interloper
['intələupə] n. 闯入者；（为私利）干涉他人事务者；无执照营业者
Noun.: one that interlopes: as a : an illegal or unlicensed trader b : one that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity
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interlude
['intəlu:d] n. [音]插曲；穿插；幕间节目；[计]插算
vt. 使中断
vi. 插入
Noun.1 : a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
2 : an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : INTERVAL
3 : a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
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intermingle
[,intə'miŋɡl] vt. 使混合；使搀和
vi. 混合；掺杂
vt. : INTERMIX
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intermission
[,intə'miʃən] n. 幕间休息；暂停；中断
Noun.1 : the act of intermitting : the state of being intermitted
2 : an interval between the parts of an entertainment (as the acts of a play)
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intermittent
[,intə'mitənt] adj. 间歇的，断断续续的
Adj.: coming and going at intervals : not continuous *intermittent rain*; also : OCCASIONAL *intermittent trips abroad*
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interpose
[,intə'pəuz] vt. 提出（异议等）；使插入；使干涉
vi. 干预；插入；调停
Transitive verb
1 a : to place in an intervening position b : to put (oneself) between : INTRUDE
2 : to put forth by way of interference or intervention
3 : to introduce or throw in between the parts of a conversation or argument
intransitive verb
1 : to be or come between
2 : to step in between parties at variance : INTERVENE
3 : INTERRUPT
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interrogate
[in'terəuɡeit] vt. 审问；质问；询问
vi. 审问；质问
vt.1 : to question formally and systematically
2 : to give or send out a signal to (as a transponder) for triggering an appropriate response
synonyms see ASK
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interrogative
[,ɪntə'rɒgətɪv] n. 疑问词
adj. 疑问的；质问的
Adj.1 a : used in a question b : having the form or force of a question
2 : INQUISITIVE, QUESTIONING
Noun.1 : a word (as who, what, which) or a particle (as Latin -ne) used in asking questions
2 : QUESTION 1a
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interrupt
[,intə'rʌpt] vt. 中断；打断；插嘴；妨碍
vi. 打断；打扰
n. 中断
Transitive verb
1 : to stop or hinder by breaking in *interrupted the speaker with frequent questions*
2 : to break the uniformity or continuity of *a hot spell occasionally interrupted by a period of cool weather*
intransitive verb : to break in upon an action; especially : to break in with questions or remarks while another is speaking
Noun.: a feature of a computer that permits the temporary interruption of one activity (as the execution of a program) in order to perform another; also : the interruption itself
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intersperse
[,intə'spə:s] vt. 点缀；散布
vi. 点缀；散布
vt.1 : to place something at intervals in or among *intersperse a book with pictures*
2 : to insert at intervals among other things *interspersing drawings throughout the text*
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interstice
[ɪn'tɜːstɪs] n. [建] 裂缝；空隙
Noun.1 a : a space that intervenes between things; especially : one between closely spaced things *interstices of a wall* b : a gap or break in something generally continuous *the interstices of society* *passages of genuine literary merit in the interstices of the ludicrousTplots ?Joyce Carol Oates*
2 : a short space of time between events
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interwine
v. 缠绕
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intervene
[,intə'vi:n] vi. 干涉；调停；插入
vi.1 : to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events *only six months intervened between their marriage and divorce*
2 : to enter or appear as an irrelevant or extraneous feature or circumstance *it's business as usual until a crisis intervenes*
3 a : to come in or between by way of hindrance or modification *intervene to stop a fight* b : to interfere with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process (as to prevent harm or improve functioning)
4 : to occur or lie between two things
5 a : to become a third party to a legal proceeding begun by others for the protection of an alleged interest b : to interfere usually by force or threat of force in another nation's internal affairs especially to compel or prevent an action
synonyms see INTERPOSE
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interweave
[,intə'wi:v, 'intə,wi:v] vt. （使）交织；织进；（使）混杂
Transitive verb
1 : to weave together
2 : to mix or blend together *interweaving his own insightsTwith letters and memoirs ?Phoebe Adams*
intransitive verb : INTERTWINE, INTERMINGLE
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intestate
[in'testeit] adj. 没有遗嘱的；未按遗嘱处理的
n. 无遗嘱的死亡者
Adj.1 : having made no valid will *died intestate*
2 : not disposed of by will *an intestate estate*
Noun.: one who dies intestate
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intoxicate
[in'tɔksikeit, -kit, -keit] vt. 使陶醉；使喝醉；使中毒
vi. 醉
Adj. archaic : INTOXICATED
vt.1 : POISON
2 a : to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished b : to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy
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intrude
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[in'tru:d] vt. 把…强加；把…硬挤
vi. 闯入；侵入；侵扰
Intransitive verb
1 : to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
2 : to enter as a geological intrusion
transitive verb
1 : to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness *intruded himself into their lives*
2 : to cause to enter as if by force
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inundate
['inʌndeit, in'ʌn-] vt. 淹没；泛滥；浸水；（洪水般的）扑来
vt.1 : to cover with a flood : OVERFLOW
2 : OVERWHELM *was inundated with phone calls*
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invective
[in'vektiv] adj. 谩骂的；恶言的
n. 恶言漫骂
Adj.: of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
Noun.1 : an abusive expression or speech
2 : insulting or abusive language : VITUPERATION
synonyms see ABUSE
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inveigh
[in'vei] vi. 痛骂；漫骂；猛烈抨击
| vi.: to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : RAIL
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inveigle
[in'veiɡl, -'vi:-] vt. 诱骗；诱使
vt.1 : to win over by wiles : ENTICE
2 : to acquire by ingenuity or flattery : WANGLE *inveigled her way into a promotion*
synonyms see LURE
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inventory
['invəntəri, -tɔ:ri] n. 存货，存货清单；详细目录；财产清册
Noun.1 a : an itemized list of current assets: as (1) : a catalog of the property of an individual or estate (2) : a list of goods on hand b : a survey of natural resources c : a list of traits, preferences, attitudes, interests, or abilities used to evaluate personal characteristics or skills
2 : SURVEY, SUMMARY
3 : the quantity of goods or materials on hand : STOCK
4 : the act or process of taking an inventory
vt.: to make an inventory of : CATALOG
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inveterate
[in'vetərət] adj. 根深的；积习的；成癖的
Adj.1 : firmly established by long persistence *the inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious*
2 : confirmed in a habit : HABITUAL *an inveterate liar*
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invidious
[in'vidiəs] adj. 诽谤的；不公平的；引起反感的；易招嫉妒的
Adj.1 : tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy *the invidious task of arbitration*
2 : ENVIOUS
3 a : of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : OBNOXIOUS *invidious remarks* b : of a kind to cause harm or resentment *an invidious comparison*
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invoice
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['invɔis] n. 发票；货物；发货单
vt. 开发票；记清单
Noun.1 : an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : BILL
2 : a consignment of merchandise
vt. : to send an invoice for or to
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invoke
[in'vəuk] vt. 调用；祈求；引起；恳求
vt.1 a : to petition for help or support b : to appeal to or cite as authority
2 : to call forth by incantation : CONJURE
3 : to make an earnest request for : SOLICIT
4 : to put into effect or operation : IMPLEMENT
5 : BRING ABOUT, CAUSE
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iota
[ai'əutə] n. 极微小,极小；希腊语的第九个字母
Noun.1 : the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet ? see ALPHABET table
2 : an infinitesimal amount : JOT *did not show an iota of interest*
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ire
['aiə] n. 忿怒
vt. 使发怒
Noun.: intense and usually openly displayed anger
synonyms see ANGER
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iridescence
[,iri'desəns, 'aiəri-] n. 彩虹色
Noun.1 : a lustrous rainbowlike play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves (as from an oil slick, soap bubble, or fish scales) that tends to change as the angle of view changes
2 : a lustrous or attractive quality or effect *the agglomeration of power whichTgives them a certain iridescence of glamor and superiority ?Margaret Landon*
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irk
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[ə:k] vt. 使烦恼；使厌倦
vt.: to make weary, irritated, or bored
synonyms see ANNOY
Noun.1 : the fact of being annoying
2 : a source of annoyance
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irksome
['ə:ksəm] adj. 令人厌烦的，讨厌的；令人厌恶的
| Adj.: tending to irk : TEDIOUS *an irksome task*
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irremediable
[,ɪrɪ'miːdɪəb(ə)l] adj. 不能挽回的；不能补救的
| Adj.: not remediable *an irremediable error*; also : INCURABLE
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irritation
[,iri'teiʃən] n. 刺激；刺激物；激怒；兴奋
Noun.1 a : the act of irritating b : something that irritates c : the state of being irritated
2 : a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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itinerary
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[ai'tinərəri, i-] n. 路线，旅程；旅行指南
adj. 旅程的；巡回的
Noun.1 : the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
2 : a travel diary
3 : a traveler's guidebook
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jab
[dʒæb] vt. 戳；猛击；用拨火棒等捅
vi. 戳；刺；用拳猛击
n. 戳；猛击；[口]注射
Transitive verb
1 a : to pierce with or as if with a sharp object : STAB b : to poke quickly or abruptly : THRUST
2 : to strike with a short straight blow
intransitive verb
1 : to make quick or abrupt thrusts with a sharp object
2 : to strike a person with a short straight blow
Noun.: an act of jabbing; especially : a short straight boxing punch delivered with the leading hand
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jabber
['dʒæbə] vi. 快而含糊地说；吱吱喳喳地叫
vt. 快而含糊地说出
n. 快而含糊不清的话
Intransitive verb : to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
transitive verb : to speak rapidly or indistinctly
Noun. : GIBBERISH, CHATTER
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jagged
['dʒægid] adj. 锯齿状的；参差不齐的
v. 使成缺口；使成锯齿状（jag的过去式）
Adj.1 : having a sharply uneven edge or surface *jagged peaks*
2 : having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality *jagged rhythms*
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jamb
[dʒæm] n. 矿柱，侧柱；门窗侧壁
noun.1 : an upright piece or surface forming the side of an opening (as for a door, window, or fireplace)
2 : a projecting columnar part or mass
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jamboree
[,dʒæmbə'ri:] n. 少年团体大会；欢乐的聚会
Noun.1 : a noisy or unrestrained carouse
2 a : a large festive gathering b : a national or international camping assembly of Boy Scouts
3 : a long mixed program of entertainment
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jape
[dʒeip] n. 嘲弄；玩笑
vi. 开玩笑
vt. 嘲弄
Intransitive verb : to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
transitive verb : to make mocking fun of
Noun.: something designed to arouse amusement or laughter: as a : an amusing literary or dramatic production *a jape that would be okay as a sophomore class play ?John Simon* b : GIBE
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jar
[dʒɑ:] n. 罐；广口瓶；震动；刺耳声
vi. 冲突；不一致；震惊；发刺耳声
vt. 震动；刺激；使震动
Intransitive verb
1 a : to make a harsh or discordant sound b : to have a harshly disagreeable or disconcerting effect c : to be out of harmony; specifically : BICKER
2 : to undergo severe vibration
transitive verb : to cause to jar: as a : to affect disagreeably : UNSETTLE b : to make unstable or loose : SHAKE *jar the ball free*
Noun.1 a : a state or manifestation of discord or conflict b : a harsh grating sound
2 a : a sudden or unexpected shake b : an unsettling shock c : an unpleasant break or conflict in rhythm, flow, or transition
Noun.1 : a widemouthed container made typically of earthenware or glass
2 : as much as a jar will hold
Noun.archaic : the position of being ajar ? usually used in the phrase on the jar
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jargon
['dʒɑ:ɡən, -ɡɔn] n. 行话，术语；[化]黄锆石
Noun.1 a : confused unintelligible language b : a strange, outlandish, or barbarous language or dialect c : a hybrid language or dialect simplified in vocabulary and grammar and used for communication between peoples of different speech
2 : the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
3 : obscure and often pretentious language marked by circumlocutions and long words
vi.1 : TWITTER, WARBLE
2 : JARGONIZE
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jarring
['dʒɑ:riŋ] adj. 不和谐的；刺耳的；辗轧的
n. 辗轧声；冲突；震动
v. 震惊；冲突；发刺耳声（jar的现在分词）
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jaundice
['dʒɔ:ndis] n. [病理]黄疸；偏见；乖僻
vt. 使怀偏见；使患黄疸
Noun.1 : yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
2 : a disease or abnormal condition characterized by jaundice
3 : a state or attitude characterized by satiety, distaste, or hostility
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jaundiced
['dʒɔ:ndist] adj. 有偏见的；患黄疸病的
v. 使有偏见（jaundice的过去式）；使患黄疸病
Adj.1 : affected with or as if with jaundice
2 : exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility *a jaundiced eye*
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jaunt
[dʒɔ:nt] n. 远足；短途旅游
vi. 远足；作短途旅游
vi.1 archaic : to trudge about
2 : to make a usually short journey for pleasure
Noun.1 archaic : a tiring trip
2 : an excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
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jaunty
['dʒɔ:nti] adj. 快活的；活泼的；洋洋得意的；感到自信和自满的
Adj.1 archaic a : STYLISH b : GENTEEL
2 : sprightly in manner or appearance : LIVELY *sporting a jaunty red beret* *a jaunty stroll*
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jealousy
['dʒeləsi] n. 嫉妒；猜忌；戒备
Noun.1 : a jealous disposition, attitude, or feeling
2 : zealous vigilance
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jeer
[dʒiə] n. 嘲笑；戏弄；揶揄的言语
vi. 嘲笑；戏弄
vt. 嘲笑；戏弄
Intransitive verb : to speak or cry out with derision or mockery
transitive verb : to deride with jeers : TAUNT
synonyms see SCOFF
Noun. : a jeering remark or sound : TAUNT
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jejune
[dʒi'dʒu:n] adj. 枯燥无味的；幼稚的；缺乏营养的
Adj.1 : lacking nutritive value *jejune diets*
2 : devoid of significance or interest : DULL *jejune lectures*
3 : JUVENILE, PUERILE *jejune reflections on life and art*
synonyms see INSIPID
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jeopardy
['dʒepədi] n. 危险；[律]（被告处于被判罪或受处罚的）危险境地
Noun.1 : exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury : DANGER
2 : the danger that an accused person is subjected to when on trial for a criminal offense
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jerk
[dʒə:k] n. 肌肉抽搐；性情古怪的人；蠢人；急拉
vi. 痉挛；急拉；颠簸地行进
vt. 猛拉
Noun.1 : a single quick motion of short duration
2 a : jolting, bouncing, or thrusting motions b : a tendency to produce spasmodic motions
3 a : an involuntary spasmodic muscular movement due to reflex action b plural : involuntary twitchings due to nervous excitement
4 a : an annoyingly stupid or foolish person b : an unlikable person; especially : one who is cruel, rude, or small-minded
5 : the pushing of a weight from shoulder height to a position overhead in weight lifting
transitive verb
1 : to give a quick suddenly arrested push, pull, or twist to
2 : to propel or move with or as if with a quick suddenly arrested motion
3 : to mix and serve (as sodas) behind a soda fountain
intransitive verb
1 : to make a sudden spasmodic motion
2 : to move in short abrupt motions or with frequent jolts
vt.: to preserve (meat) in long sun-dried slices
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jesting
['dʒestiŋ] adj. 爱开玩笑的；打趣的；滑稽的
n. 开玩笑；笑话；滑稽
v. 开玩笑（jest的ing形式）
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jettison
['dʒetisən] n. 投弃；投弃货物
vt. 投弃（船舶遇难时投弃货物以为减轻负载）
Noun. : a voluntary sacrifice of cargo to lighten a ship's load in time of distress
vt.1 : to make jettison of
2 : to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision *must be prepared to jettison many romantic notions * Christopher Catling*
3 : to drop from an aircraft or spacecraft in flight
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jibe
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[dʒaib] vi. 嘲笑
vt. 嘲笑
n. 嘲笑
Intransitive verb
1 : to shift suddenly and forcibly from one side to the other ? used of a fore-and-aft sail
2 : to change a vessel's course when sailing with the wind so that as the stern passes through the eye of the wind the boom swings to the opposite side
transitive verb : to cause to jibe
vi.: to be in accord : AGREE
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jingoism
['dʒiŋɡəuizəm] n. 侵略主义；沙文主义；武力外交政策
| Noun.: extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
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jockey
['dʒɔki] vt. 驾驶；欺骗；移动
n. 操作工；驾驶员；赛马的骑师
vi. 当赛马的骑师；耍手段图谋；搞欺骗
Noun.1 : a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a race
2 : a person who operates or works with a specified vehicle, device, object, or material *a bus jockey* *pencil jockeys*
transitive verb
1 : to deal shrewdly or fraudulently with
2 a : to ride or drive (a horse) as a jockey b : DRIVE, OPERATE
3 a : to maneuver or manipulate by adroit or devious means *was jockeyed out of the job* b : to change the position of by a series of movements *jockey a truck into position*
intransitive verb
1 : to act as a jockey
2 : to maneuver for advantage ? often used in the phrase jockey for position
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jocund
['dʒɔkənd] adj. 快活的；高兴的
Adj.: marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness *a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company ?William Wordsworth*
synonyms see MERRY
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jog
[dʒɔɡ] vt. 慢跑；轻推；蹒跚行进；使颠簸
vi. 慢跑；轻推；蹒跚行进；颠簸着移动
n. 慢跑；轻推，轻撞
Transitive verb
1 : to give a slight shake or push to : NUDGE
2 : to rouse to alertness *jogged his memory*
3 : to cause (as a horse) to go at a jog
4 : to align the edges of (piled sheets of paper) by hitting or shaking against a flat surface
intransitive verb
1 : to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion *hisTholster jogging against his hip ?Thomas Williams*
2 a : to run or ride at a slow trot b : to go at a slow, leisurely, or monotonous pace : TRUDGE
Noun.1 : a slight shake : NUDGE
2 a : a movement, pace, or instance of jogging (as for exercise) b : a horse's slow measured trot
Noun.1 a : a projecting or retreating part (as of a line or surface) b : the space in the angle of a jog
2 : a brief abrupt change in direction
vi.: to make a jog *the road jogs to the right*
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jolly
['dʒɔli] adj. 愉快的；欢乐的；宜人的
adv. 很；非常
vt. （口）用好话劝某人做…；（口）用好话使高兴
vi. （口）开玩笑
Adj.1 a (1) : full of high spirits : JOYOUS (2) : given to conviviality : JOVIAL b : expressing, suggesting, or inspiring gaiety : CHEERFUL
2 : extremely pleasant or agreeable : SPLENDID
synonyms see MERRY
Adv. : VERY *wouldTdo as they were jolly well told ?John Stockbridge*
intransitive verb : to engage in good-natured banter
transitive verb : to put or try to put in good humor especially to gain an end
Noun.1 chiefly British : a good time : JOLLIFICATION
2 plural : KICKS *get their jollies by reenacting famous murders ?H. F. Waters*
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jolt
[dʒəult] vt. 使颠簸；使震惊；使摇动
vi. 摇晃；颠簸而行
n. 颠簸；摇晃；震惊；严重挫折
Transitive verb
1 : to cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
2 : to give a knock or blow to; specifically : to jar with a quick or hard blow
3 a : to disturb the composure of : SHOCK *crudely jolted out of that mood ?Virginia Woolf* b : to interfere with roughly, abruptly, and disconcertingly *determination to pursue his own course was jolted badly ?F. L. Paxson*
intransitive verb : to move with a sudden jerky motion
Noun.1 : an abrupt sharp jerky blow or movement
2 a (1) : a sudden feeling of shock, surprise, or disappointment (2) : an event or development causing such a feeling *the defeat was quite a jolt* b : a serious check or reverse *a severe financial jolt*
3 : a small potent or bracing portion *a jolt of horseradish*
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josh
[dʒɔʃ] vi. 戏弄
vt. 戏弄
n. 玩笑
Intransitive verb : to engage in banter : JOKE
transitive verb : to tease good-naturedly : KID
Noun. : a good-humored joke : JEST
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jostle
['dʒɔsl] vt. 推挤，撞；争夺
vi. 竞争，争夺；推挤
n. 推撞，挤拥
Intransitive verb
1 a : to come in contact or into collision b : to make one's way by pushing and shoving *jostling toward the exit* c : to exist in close proximity
2 : to vie in gaining an objective : CONTEND *jostled to get a glimpse of the celebrity*
transitive verb
1 a : to come in contact or into collision with b : to force by pushing : ELBOW c : to stir up : AGITATE *thunder jostled us awake* d : to exist in close proximity with
2 : to vie with in attaining an objective
Noun.1 : a jostling encounter or experience
2 : the state of being crowded or jostled together
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jot
[dʒɔt] vt. 略记；摘要记载下来
n. 少量；稍许
Noun.: the least bit : IOTA
vt.: to write briefly or hurriedly : set down in the form of a note *jot this down*
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jounce
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[dʒaʊns] n. 震动，颠簸
vt. 使颠簸；使震动
vi. 颠簸，震动
Intransitive verb : to move in an up-and-down manner : BOUNCE
transitive verb : to cause to jounce
Noun.: JOLT
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jovial
['dʒəuviəl] adj. 天性快活的；主神朱庇特的
Adj.1 capitalized : of or relating to Jove
2 : markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality
synonyms see MERRY
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jubilation
[,dʒu:bi'leiʃən] n. 喜欢；庆祝；欢呼
Noun.1 : an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
2 : an expression of great joy
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judicial
[dʒu:'diʃəl] adj. 公正的，明断的；法庭的；审判上的
Adj.1 a : of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary *judicial processes* b : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with trying all cases that involve the government and with the administration of justice within its jurisdiction ? compare EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE
2 : ordered or enforced by a court *a judicial sale*
3 : of, characterized by, or expressing judgment : CRITICAL 1b
4 : arising from a judgment of God
5 : belonging or appropriate to a judge or the judiciary
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judiciousness
[dʒu(:)'diʃəsnis] n. 明智
Noun.: the quality or state of being judicious : sound judgment : SAGACITY *judiciousness is T apparent in the excellent job of selection?David Riesman*
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jug
[dʒʌɡ] n. 水壶；监牢
vt. 关押；放入壶中
vi. 模仿夜莺叫
Noun.1 a chiefly British : a small pitcher b (1) : a large deep usually earthenware or glass container with a narrow mouth and a handle (2) : the contents of such a container : JUGFUL
2 : JAIL, PRISON
vt.1 : to stew (as a hare) in an earthenware vessel
2 : JAIL, IMPRISON
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jumpy
['dʒʌmpi] adj. 神经质的；跳跃的
Adj.1 : characterized by jumps or sudden variations
2 : NERVOUS, JITTERY
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junction
['dʒʌŋkʃən] n. 连接，接合；交叉点；接合点
Noun.1 : an act of joining : the state of being joined
2 a : a place or point of meeting b : an intersection of roads especially where one terminates c : a point (as in a thermocouple) at which dissimilar metals make contact d : an interface in a semiconductor device between regions with different electrical characteristics
3 : something that joins
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jurisdiction
[,dʒʊrɪs'dɪkʃən]
n. 司法权，审判权，管辖权；权限，权力
Noun.1 : the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
2 a : the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate b : the power or right to exercise authority : CONTROL
3 : the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
synonyms see POWER
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justification
[,dʒʌstifi'keiʃən] n. 理由；辩护；认为有理，认为正当；释罪
Noun.1 : the act, process, or state of being justified by God
2 a : the act or an instance of justifying : VINDICATION b : something that justifies
3 : the process or result of justifying lines of text
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juxtapose
[,dʒʌkstə'pəuz] vt. 并列；并置
| vt. : to place side by side *juxtapose unexpected combinations of colors, shapes and ideas ?J. F. T. Bugental*
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kaleidoscopic
[kə,laɪdə'skɑpɪk] adj. 千变万化的；万花筒似的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or formed by a kaleidoscope *gazed raptly at the kaleidoscopic patterns within the instrument*
2 : having changing tints or variegated color *kaleidoscopic color of the clouds at sunset*
3 a : constantly changing : rapidly shifting *air was fretted with a kaleidoscopic network of swifts T with swallows, martins, and if late enough, nighthawks?William Beebe* *a year of kaleidoscopic change, of breathtaking developments crowding so rapidly one upon the other?Allan Taylor* b : having infinite variety : possessing many facets *such a being of kaleidoscopic versatility T we call contemptuously a jack-of-all-trades?Havelock Ellis* *shocking inhumanity of the slave trade has been compressed within the pages of this kaleidoscopic novel with romance and sea adventure?New York Herald Tribune*
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kangaroo
[,kænɡə'ru:] n. [动]袋鼠
Noun.: any of various herbivorous leaping marsupial mammals (family Macropodidae) of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands with a small head, large ears, long powerful hind legs, a long thick tail used as a support and in balancing, and rather small forelegs not used in locomotion
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ken
n.视野(perception)；知识范围
Transitive verb
1 archaic : SEE
2 chiefly dialect : RECOGNIZE
3 chiefly Scottish : KNOW
intransitive verb , chiefly Scottish : KNOW
Noun.1 a : the range of vision b : SIGHT, VIEW *'tis double death to drown in ken of shore ?Shakespeare*
2 : the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge *abstract words that are beyond the ken of young children ?Lois M. Rettie*
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kennel
['kenəl] n. 狗屋；养狗场；阴沟；一群狗
vt. 把…关进狗舍；宿于狗舍
vi. 呆在狗舍里
Noun.1 a : a shelter for a dog or cat b : an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs or cats
2 : a pack of dogs
intransitive verb : to take shelter in or as if in a kennel
transitive verb : to put or keep in or as if in a kennel
Noun. : a gutter in a street
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kernel
['kə:nəl] n. 核心，要点；内核；仁；麦粒，谷粒；精髓
Noun.1 chiefly dialect : a fruit seed
2 : the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
3 : a whole seed of a cereal *a kernel of corn*
4 : a central or essential part : GERM *like many stereotypesTthis one too contains some kernels of truth ?S. M. Lyman*
5 : a subset of the elements of one set (as a group) that a function (as a homomorphism) maps onto an identity element of another set
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kidnap
['kidnæp] vt. 绑架；诱拐；拐骗
| vt. : to seize and detain or carry away by unlawful force or fraud and often with a demand for ransom
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killjoy
['kildʒɔi] n. 令人扫兴的人；煞风景
| Noun.: one who spoils the pleasure of others
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kin
[kin] n. 亲戚；家族；同族
adj. 同类的；有亲属关系的；性质类似的
Noun.1 : a group of persons of common ancestry : CLAN
2 a : one's relatives : KINDRED b : KINSMAN *he wasn't any kin to you ?Jean Stafford*
3 archaic : KINSHIP
Adj. : KINDRED, RELATED
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kindle
['kindl] vt. 点燃；激起；照亮
vi. 发亮；着火；激动起来
Transitive verb
1 : to start (a fire) burning : LIGHT
2 a : to stir up : AROUSE *kindle interest* b : to bring into being : START
3 : to cause to glow : ILLUMINATE
intransitive verb
1 : to catch fire
2 a : to flare up b : to become animated
3 : to become illuminated
transitive verb : BEAR 2a ? used especially of a rabbit
intransitive verb : to bring forth young ? used especially of a rabbit
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kipper
['kɪpə] n. 腌鱼；家伙
vt. 腌
Noun.1 : a male salmon or sea trout during or after the spawning season
2 : a kippered herring or salmon
vt.: to cure (split dressed fish) by salting and smoking
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knack
[næk] n. 诀窍；本领；熟练技术；巧妙手法
Noun.1 a : a clever trick or stratagem b : a clever way of doing something
2 : a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
3 archaic : an ingenious device; broadly : TOY, KNICKKNACK
synonyms see GIFT
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knead
[ni:d] vt. 揉合，揉捏；按摩；捏制
vt.1 a : to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands *kneading dough* b : to manipulate or massage with a kneading motion *kneaded sore neck muscles*
2 : to form or shape by or as if by kneading
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knit
[nit] vi. 编织；结合；皱眉
vt. 编织；结合
n. 编织衣物；编织法
Transitive verb
1 chiefly dialect : to tie together
2 a : to link firmly or closely *knitted my hands* b : to cause to grow together *time and rest will knit a fractured bone* c : to contract into wrinkles *knitted her brow*
3 : to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
intransitive verb
1 : to make knitted fabrics or objects
2 a : to become compact b : to grow together c : to become drawn together
Noun.1 : KNIT STITCH
2 a : a knit fabric b plural : KNITWEAR
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knotty
['nɔti] adj. 棘手的，难解决的；多节的；有结的
Adj. : marked by or full of knots; especially : so full of difficulties and complications as to be likely to defy solution *a knotty problem*
synonyms see COMPLEX
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kudos
['kju:dəuz] n. 荣誉；名望；称赞
Noun.1 : fame and renown resulting from an act or achievement : PRESTIGE
2 : praise given for achievement
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labile
['leibail, -bil] adj. 易变的，不稳定的；不安定的
n. [心理]心境不定
Adj.1 : readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : UNSTABLE *a labile mineral*
2 : readily open to change
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lace
[leis] n. 花边；鞋带；饰带；少量烈酒
vt. 饰以花边；结带子
vi. 系带子
Transitive verb
1 : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets *laces her fingers behind her head*
2 : to draw or pass (as a lace) through something (as eyelets)
3 : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
4 a : to adorn with or as if with lace *the surrounding countryside was laced with villages and hamlets ?L. C. Heinemann* b : to mark with streaks of color
5 : BEAT, LASH
6 a : to add a dash of liquor to b : to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to *a sauce laced with garlic* *conversation laced with sarcasm* c : to adulterate with a substance *laced a guard's coffee with a sedative*
intransitive verb
1 : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
2 : to make a verbal attack ? usually used with into *his boss laced into him for being late*
Noun.1 : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
2 : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
3 : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
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lacerate
['læsəreɪt] adj. 受折磨的；撕碎的
vt. 伤害，使…痛心；割裂；撕碎
vt.1 : to tear or rend roughly : wound jaggedly
2 : to cause sharp mental or emotional pain to : DISTRESS
Adj.1 a : torn jaggedly : MANGLED b : extremely harrowed or distracted
2 : having the edges deeply and irregularly cut *a lacerate petal*
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lachrymose
['lækriməus] adj. 爱哭的，易流泪的；悲哀的
Adj.1 : given to tears or weeping : TEARFUL
2 : tending to cause tears : MOURNFUL
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lackluster
['læk,lʌstə] n. 无光泽；暗淡
adj. 无光泽的；平凡的
Adj.: lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : DULL, MEDIOCRE
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lactic
['læktik] adj. 乳的；乳汁的
Adj.1 a : of or relating to milk b : obtained from sour milk or whey
2 : involving the production of lactic acid
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lair
[lεə] n. （野兽的）巢穴；躲藏处
vi. 进入兽穴；在穴中休息
vt. 使陷入泥潭；放于穴中
Noun.1 dialect British : a resting or sleeping place : BED
2 a : the resting or living place of a wild animal : DEN b : a refuge or place for hiding
transitive verb chiefly Scottish : to cause to sink in mire
intransitive verb , chiefly Scottish : WALLOW
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lambaste
[læm'beist] vt. 痛打；严责；鞭打
vt.1 : to assault violently : BEAT, WHIP
2 : to attack verbally : CENSURE *critics lambasted his performance*
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lamentable
['læməntəbl, lə'men-] adj. 可悲的；可怜的；哀伤的
Adj.1 : that is to be regretted or lamented : DEPLORABLE
2 : expressing grief : MOURNFUL
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lampoon
[læm'pu:n] vt. 讽刺
n. 讽刺文章
Noun.: SATIRE 1; specifically : a harsh satire usually directed against an individual
vy.: to make the subject of a lampoon : RIDICULE
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lancet
['lɑːnsɪt] n. [外科] 小刀，柳叶刀；尖顶窗；小枪
Noun.1 : a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
2 a : LANCET WINDOW b : LANCET ARCH
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landslide
['lændslaid] n. 山崩；大胜利
vi. 发生山崩；以压倒优胜获胜
Noun.1 : the usually rapid downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or artificial fill on a slope; also : the mass that moves down
2 a : a great majority of votes for one side b : an overwhelming victory
vi.1 : to produce a landslide
2 : to win an election by a heavy majority
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languid
['læŋɡwid] adj. 倦怠的；呆滞的；软弱无力的
Adj.1 : drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : WEAK
2 : sluggish in character or disposition : LISTLESS
3 : lacking force or quickness of movement : SLOW
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languish
['læŋɡwiʃ] vi. 憔悴；凋萎；失去活力；苦思
vi.1 a : to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated b : to be or live in a state of depression or decreasing vitality
2 a : to become dispirited b : to suffer neglect *the bill languished in the Senate for eight months*
3 : to assume an expression of grief or emotion appealing for sympathy
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languor
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['læŋɡə] n. 疲倦；无精打采；柔情；呆滞
vi. 变得衰弱无力
Noun.1 : weakness or weariness of body or mind
2 : listless indolence or inertia
synonyms see LETHARGY
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lank
[læŋk] adj. 瘦的；平直的；长而柔软的；细长的
Adj.1 : not well filled out : SLENDER, THIN *lank cattle*
2 : insufficient in quantity, degree, or extent *lank grass*
3 : hanging straight and limp without spring or curl *lank hair*
synonyms see LEAN
